CFS Fire Danger Dates 2018-2019 have been released

New Planning System for South Australia

1 November 2018

South Australia is undergoing the biggest modernisation of its planning system in 20 years. New legislation is being introduced in stages to provide a more efficient, responsive and effective planning system for all South Australians.

PM opens new KI Airport

Pennington Bay Roadworks

14 June 2018

Works have begun on resheeting the road and carparks at Pennington Bay.
Works are expected to take approximately 2 weeks.
Please be advised that access may be limited for periods of time during the works for safety.

KI Mayor travels to Norway to protest drilling in the Bight

15 May 2018 (amended: 29 May 2018)

Kangaroo Island Mayor Peter Clements is spearheading community opposition to Norwegian oil giant Statoil’s plans to drill in the Great Australian Bight when he attended the company’s annual general meeting in Norway today, Tuesday, 15 May. https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5400413/ki-mayor-travels-to-norway-to-fight-bight-oil-drilling/

Compost Workshops

Reminder: Public Consultation Dates for 2018/2019 - Annual Business Plan and Budget

26 April 2018

Council would like to remind residents and ratepayers that the Public Consultation Session dates for the 2018/2019 Annual Business plan and Budget are:
Thursday 10 May 2018 - Kingscote Council Chambers, 6.30pm
Monday 14 May - IBIS, 122 Grenfell St, Adelaide, 6.30pm
Thursday 12 June - Kingscote Council Chambers (10.00am-11.00am as part of the Council meeting)

New Laws for Dog & Cats - From 1 July 2018

19 March 2018

New laws for cat and dog owners will come into effect on 1 July 2018.
These new laws and rules will simplify dog registration process, make it easier to reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners, help identify and put a stop to puppy farms and reduce euthanasia rates.

Roadworks to begin - Rowland Hill Highway

1 February 2018

Re-sheeting and drainage upgrades will begin on Rowland Hill Highway in early February 2018. The works will extend from Birchmore Road to Wedgewood Road.
The works form part of the annual $2m Unsealed Road upgrades funded by the State Government.
Please obey all road signage and speed limits posted on the road for the safety of workers and drivers.
The works are being managed by DPTI and are expected to be completed in early June 2018 (weather permitting).

Advance Notice: Public Consultation Dates for 2018/2019 - Annual Business Plan and Budget

10 January 2018

Council would like to advise residents and ratepayers that the Public Consultation Session dates for the 2018/2019 Annual Business plan and Budget are:
Thursday 10 May 2018 - Kingscote Council Chambers
Monday 14 May - IBIS, 122 Grenfell St, Adelaide
Thursday 12 June - Kingscote Council Chambers (10.00am-11.00am as part of the Council meeting)

2016-17 Annual Report

16 November 2017

Council is pleased to present its 2016-17 Annual Report. It reflects where we have come from, what we have achieved during the year, and how we worked with the Community to achieve some great outcomes. Hard copies will be available in the Library and at Customer Service in early December .

Media Release: Waste Water Lagoons at Brownlow

31 October 2017

There has been some concern from the community that there appears to have been outflow of treated effluent from Council’s waste water lagoons located at Brownlow. The State Environment Protection Authority raised the matter with Council two weeks ago and Council acted immediately having our EHO on site within 30 minutes (Friday 13th October 2017). There was also an inspection conducted by Council’s Manager Development & Environmental Services, Director Council Services and our CWMS Operator (Monday 15th October 2017).
The EPA were notified and a report submitted. Preliminary investigation leads us to believe that minor outflow occurred due to wind-blown wave action, though the apparent level of inundation of samphire wetland areas adjacent to the lagoons is primarily due to tidal influence and that there are no environmental issues.
Council is awaiting final confirmation from the EPA which we are expecting within the next week.

Collection of 140L bins

24 August 2017

A second collection of the old 140L recycling bins from residential properties in Kingscote will occur on Wednesday 6 September. Please leave your bin out after the rubbish truck has been through until it is collected.

Media Release: Nod of approval for new KI Helipad

23 March 2017

Kangaroo Island’s new, and permanent, MedSTAR Helipad has received the nod of approval from Dr Evan Everest, the Retrieval Consultant for MedSTAR Emergency Retrieval Service, and Operations Manager of the South Australian State Rescue Helicopter Service.

Penneshaw CWMS

20 March 2017

Over the weekend there was a leakage from Penneshaw CWMS this was caused by issues associated with Pump Station 3. During the past week our CWMS operators has engaged with electricians, Pump suppliers and switchboard suppliers to resolve this situation. Additionally, he has been in constant contact with the supplier of the SCADA( telemetry) system in order to ensure that system operates unhindered.
We have had a problem with a “soft starter” and an electrician was engaged last Wednesday to rectify same with parts ‘fast freighted’ to the island and installed.
However, on Friday evening we did have an overflow at pump station 3 caused by a control system error not switching off pump station 2 and not sequentially pumping 3 to 4 , and 4 to the WWTO.
This overflow left Pump Station 3 and ran through a neighbour's shed, causing offence and wetting ground stored products and equipment. We are assisting the neighbour with replacement of potting soil etc. and assisting in clean up.
We brought our Environmental Health Officer to inspect and we are assured there are no health risks to the Community.
We will continue to monitor the system and be alert for any other failures. Andrew Boardman (CEO) has contacted the Project Superintendent and Project Superintendent’s Representative ensuring they focus on preventing future issues

What to do in a Heatwave - SES

2015-16 Annual Report released

Media Release - Auditor praises Council's performance FY2015-16

17 November 2016

Kangaroo Island Council has had its 2015-16 Financial Year (FY) accounts audited and reviewed by the Audit Committee and is pleased to report another excellent set of financial results and a sixth consecutive, unqualified audit opinion from the auditors, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

Kangaroo Island Council is looking to identify a pool of suitable accommodation locations to be used by contractors for the period December 2016 to April 2017 and is inviting Registration of Interest from accommodation providers.

Media Release - BP withdrawal from drilling in the Bight a welcome move

Media Release - Council sponsorship gets Kingscote Men's Shed off to a great start

19 September 2016

Support for a Men’s Shed in Kingscote got the thumbs up from Councillors at this month’s Council meeting when they voted in favour of providing $10,000 kick start funding to help get this much needed community service up and running.

International and Australian leaders of Mitsubishi Motors visit KI

Prospect Hill Steps Closed - Until further notice

16 August 2016

A section of the Prospect Hill Lookout steps has failed and requires the walkway to be completely closed to the public until further notice. Please advise visitors that the lookout is closed and that they should not attempt to scale the Hill which is steep and unsafe. It is also a fragile, sandy ecosystem that will erode rapidly.

Smoke free outdoor dining

Media Release - SA Ombudsman and ICAC to hold a public meeting on Kangaroo Island

3 May 2016

The South Australian Ombudsman, Wayne Lines, and the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption SA, The Hon. Bruce Lander QC, will hold a public meeting in Kingscote at the Town Hall on Monday 9 May, commencing at 6:30pm. All are welcome.

Council CEO Andrew Boardman will attend an Australian study tour to Japan examining the latest initiatives in electric vehicle (EV) and battery development with a focus on their integration into the home, office and power grid to best effect.

Tourist Resort & Commercial Harbour at American River

28 April 2016

Guidelines for the preparation of a Public Environment Report - Tourist Resort and Commercial Harbour at American River. Hard copies are available to viewed at Council office or by clicking the link below.

Road names

20 April 2016

As of 12 April 2016, the following road names will apply:
- the unnamed road commencing from D’estrees Bay Road running towards Three Chain Road, to be named – Wild Dog Road
- the portion of street previously referred to as North Terrace commencing from North Terrace Road running towards Bay Terrace, to be renamed – Brickwork Road

Caution Bridge Closed

9 March 2016 (amended: 7 April 2016)

Advance warning that Bark Hut Bridge 10 (located between Millers Rd and MacBrides Rd) will be closed for up to one week while widening works are undertaken. Due to unexpected delays in the manufacture of the bridge culverts the timing of these works will be delayed beyond the previously advertised date of April 2016. All affected residents, land owners, freight companies, emergency services and other agencies will be contacted directly when dates are confirmed

Cat Survey

Short Term Boat Ramp Permits

19 November 2015

New short term boat ramp permits allowing recreational boat launching for up to 10 consecutive days from any Kangaroo Island boat ramp are now available. Full permit fee: $50.00, Concession permit fee: $35.00. Permits can be purchased in person from Council at Dauncey Street Customer Service or Penneshaw Community Business Centre.

Kangaroo Island Airport Upgrade Public Consultation

26 August 2015

To establish regular, sustainable air service to & from Australia’s east coast domestic markets and international gateways!
Now is the time to have your say, Kangaroo Island Council has opened the consultation period from the 31 August - 2 October 2015.

Media Release - Council wins Environmental Iniative Award

Bold New Feral Cat Management Initiative

16 July 2015

To solve the feral cat challenge good coordination and collaboration between key agencies and stakeholders is required. To this end the KI NRM Board, KI Council, DEWNR, PIRSA, and Ag KI are working together, supported by the Invasive Animals CRC and other national research agencies. For further information view a copy of the attached prospectus or contact Natural Resources on 08 8553 4444.

RDA Investment Attraction Toolkit

Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission

15 May 2015

The Royal Commission will communicate information about its investigations, research and other activities through their website. Submissions, transcripts, evidence and other relevant materials will be available to be downloaded.

Media Release - Boating facilities upgraded

Media Release - Expect the Unexpected

Congratulations to Jeff Howard

27 January 2015

Council would like to congratulate Jeff Howard our 2015 Kangaroo Island Citizen of the Year. Jeff was presented with his award at the 2015 Australia Day ceremony held at Hope Cottage. Other award winners were the Friends of Parks Forum for the Community Event of the Year and the Kangaroo Island Lions Club for Community Project of the Year for their Kingscote Cemetery Heritage Project.

KI Community Services Directory

Council Matters

19 May 2014

Council Matters is a weekly news article providing Kangaroo Island Council information to the Community. Council Matters is published in the Kangaroo Island local newspaper 'The Islander' every Thursday but is available for download on our website every Monday.

Existing Swimming Pool Register

20 March 2014

As of 1 January 2014, Kangaroo Island Council is required under new State Government laws to develop and implement a swimming pool inspection program and issue compliance certificates after an inspection has found the pool compliant with the requirements of the legislation. Pool owners should register their swimming pool by completing and submitting the following on line form to avoid potential penalties that may occur.

Media Release - Council Awards $165,981 to Community Projects in 2012-13

Kangaroo Island Airport Upgrade Business Case

12 July 2013

Kangaroo Island Council has prepared this business case for an upgrade of Kangaroo Island airport in collaboration with the Government of South Australia, Kangaroo Island Futures Authority and the South Australian Tourism Commission. It draws on analysis undertaken by Pacific Aviation Consulting, EconSearch and KPMG.

New Website

1 July 2013

New Website launced 1 July 2013........ It has finally happened. Please accept our apologies during the next few weeks as we update all the information. A link is provided to the right of this message for the old website in the meantime.